Embassy of South Africa in Vienna
Today · Closed- Address
- Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien
- Phone
- +43 1 3206493
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- R S Molekane
South Africa
Austria
South African Embassy & Consulates in Austria
- 1 embassy
- 4 honorary consulates
In Austria, South Africa has an embassy in Vienna, 4 honorary consulates in Sankt Pölten, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz and 1 other office. Austrian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Map: South Africa’s 6 missions in Austria
Map: South Africa’s 6 missions in Austria
South African Embassy in Vienna
The South African embassy is in Vienna, the capital of Austria, at Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien. The head of mission on record is R S Molekane. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of South Africa in Vienna
Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien
South African honorary consulates in Austria
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Sankt Pölten
Fuhrmansgasse 3-7, A-3100 St Pölten, Sankt Pölten
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Salzburg
Josef-Lindner-Strasse 10b, 3rd Floor, A-5071 Wals, Salzburg
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Innsbruck
Leopoldstraße 53, 6020 Innsbruck
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Graz
Hans-Sachs-Gasse 1, A-8010 Graz
South Africa has 4 honorary consulates in Austria, in Sankt Pölten, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
South Africa visa for Austrian citizens
AustriaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Austria
South AfricaAustria Visa required Austria visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa admits Austrian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Austria’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Austria in South Africa (2)
In return, Austria has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Austria
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 6 of them are in Austria.
Travel to Austria for South African citizens
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria. In Austria, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in Austria are closed
South African missions in Austria close on Austria’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Stefanitag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Austria?
The South African embassy is in Vienna, at Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien.
Does South Africa have consulates in Austria?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 4 honorary consulates in Sankt Pölten, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is needed by Austrian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Austria?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Does Austria have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Austria has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.